How far is Evanston, IL from Olney, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Olney, IL is about 257.2 miles (414 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Olney.
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Start on the route
60 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
43 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dempster Street
65 m · 15 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue
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Continue on North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1008 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
168.9 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on North West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Butler Street
2614 ft · 1 min · West Butler Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
565 ft · 19 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Olney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
169 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Olney?
The road trip is about 257.2 miles (414 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Evanston and 128.6 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.36 one way or $84.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olney.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ludlow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Olney. Straight-line distance: 229.66 mi (369.6 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olney
City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,667 |
| Coordinates | 38.7308800, -88.0853200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olney (-88.08532, 38.73088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $42.36 | $84.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $48.05 | $96.10 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $53.00 | $106.00 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $59.66 | $119.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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